Litigation Paralegal

Florida Psych; West Palm Beach (FL); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-paced insurance defense practice in Florida. The role involves supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, maintaining meticulous case files, and ensuring strict adherence to court rules and deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in Florida civil litigation, especially auto personal injury defense, with strong drafting, proofreading, and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a Florida law firm.
• Experience with Florida auto insurance defense preferred.
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and accurate data entry.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to handle multiple matters.

Aufgaben

• Support attorneys in all stages of litigation, including trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy.
• Coordinate discovery, including preparing responses, managing document production, and tracking deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel to exchange case information.
• Monitor compliance with Florida court rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Assist with case management and administrative tasks related to active litigation matters.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Legal research

Tools

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to join our fast-paced insurance defense practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in Florida civil litigation, with particular familiarity in auto personal injury defense matters. This role is integral to supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with court rules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all stages of litigation, including trial, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Organize, maintain, and manage electronic and physical case files from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed to support case strategy.
• Coordinate discovery, including preparing responses, managing document production, and tracking deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel to obtain and exchange case-related information.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Florida court rules, procedural requirements, and litigation deadlines.
• Assist with case management and administrative tasks related to active litigation matters.

Why Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal to contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and professional insurance defense practice. If you are motivated, reliable, and thrive in a litigation-focused environment.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a Florida law firm.
• Experience with Florida commercial auto insurance defense.
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and accurate data entry.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional demeanor when interacting with clients and legal professionals.